This page contains information on funding opportunities that are available outside of the University. The information below is intended as a guide only and applicants should contact the funding agencies directly for further information.
North/South Postgradaute Scholarship 2013/14
Applications for the 2013-2014 Universities Ireland North/South Postgraduate Scholarship scheme have now opened. This year Universities Ireland will be awarding 2 - 3 postgraduate scholarships for study in any area. Each of the scholarships is worth €15,000/£12,000. The closing date for applications is Friday 24th May 2013.
For Further Details, please contact: Mrs Patricia McAllister, Director's PA and Events Manager, Centre for Cross Border Studies, Universities Ireland and SCoTENS 39 Abbey Street, Armagh BT61 7EB, Northern Ireland, Tel: (028) 3751 8282 Fax: (028) 3751 1721(048 from Republic of Ireland), Email: p.mcallister@qub.ac.uk Website: www.crossborder.ie
Graduate Skills Programmes
The Graduate Skills Conversion Programme (GSCP) is a joint initiative with the Department of Education and Science and the Higher Education Authority, in response to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills needs, The aim of the programme is to provide graduates with the opportunity to acquire qualifications for employment in the ICT area. A composite fee applies to all courses under the programme. The fee for 2013-14 is €2,000.
Details of taught postgraduate programmes that qualify for this funding are available from Postgraduate Admissions Office. Tel +353-61-234377.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships and Fellowships 2011/2012
During the academic year 2010/2011, students and doctoral candidates from the EU are now eligible for Erasmus Mundus scholarships and fellowships.
European students or doctoral candidates interested in an Erasmus Mundus scholarship/fellowship should consult the list of Erasmus Mundus Masters and Doctorates on the Erasmus Mundus website . There are over 800 Masters and 70 PhD scholarships available in the A/Y 2011/12.
Candidates wishing to enrol in an Erasmus Mundus Joint Programme at masters or doctoral level in the academic year 2011/2012, will have to apply directly to the consortium or consortia of their choice during the period November 2010 - January 2011.
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Irish Research Council
The Irish Reseach Council will announce a call for Research Postgraduate Scholarships In late Jan/early Feb 2013. Further details as well as terms and conditions are available at Irish Research Council. The Closing Date for all on-line applications will be confirmed at a later date.
Opportunities aboard: Department of Education and Science
The Department of Education and Science provide information on opportunities abroad for postgrduate research/study and other offers. Full details can be found by clicking on the link: http://www.education.ie/en/The-Education-System/International/EU-and-Education.html
General Information and Funding Opportunities
This website is a convenient and user-friendly source of information on financial support for further and higher education. http://www.studentfinance.ie/
This site provides information on course fees and details on eligibility requirements for free fees. In addition, you will find out all you need to know about other sources of assistance for students, such as the Fund for Students with Disabilities, the Back to Education Allowance, the Student Assistance Fund and the Millennium Partnership Fund. You can find answers to possible questions you may have by accessing our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section. finally, there are details and links to a range of other organisations and websites that may be of interest and/or assistance.